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Glendalough & Wicklow: Ireland's Hidden Gems
4.5
90 Ratings
Molly Malone Statue
Escape the city and explore the stunning beauty of Wicklow County on this premium tour from Dublin. Visit the Glendalough Monastic site, experience the new Beyond The Trees at Avondale, and discover a working farm in the heart of the mountains.
Escape the city and explore the stunning beauty of Wicklow County on this premium tour from Dublin. Visit the Glendalough Monastic site, experience the new Beyond The Trees at Avondale, and discover a working farm in the heart of the mountains.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Molly Malone Statue - Depart from Dublin at 09:30 am. Meet the guide and fellow travelers at the Molly Malone Statue on Suffolk Street to embark on an unforgettable day exploring County Wicklow, famously known as the ‘Garden of Ireland’.
- Powerscourt Waterfall - The first stop of the day is the stunning Powerscourt Waterfall, located in the…
- Molly Malone Statue - Depart from Dublin at 09:30 am. Meet the guide and fellow travelers at the Molly Malone Statue on Suffolk Street to embark on an unforgettable day exploring County Wicklow, famously known as the ‘Garden of Ireland’.
- Powerscourt Waterfall - The first stop of the day is the stunning Powerscourt Waterfall, located in the heart of County Wicklow. As Ireland’s tallest waterfall, it cascades an impressive 121 meters (397 feet) into a peaceful, tree-lined valley, creating a truly captivating sight. Surrounded by the magnificent woodlands of the Powerscourt Estate, this natural wonder has been enchanting visitors since the 18th century. Its magical beauty has even made it a popular filming location for movies and TV shows. Enjoy the soothing sounds of the cascading water, explore the scenic walking trails, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of this unforgettable destination.
- Glendalough Monastic Settlement - Nestled in the “valley of the two lakes,” Glendalough is a historic treasure surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Established as a monastic retreat in the sixth century by Saint Kevin, visitors can explore the remnants of the ancient city and learn about Ireland’s spiritual and historical heritage. There is also an opportunity to have lunch at a nearby restaurant.
- Barnbawn - The final stop of the Wicklow day tour is a visit to a working sheep farm. Meet a friendly local farmer who will introduce you to rural life on the farm.
You will be introduced to their working sheepdogs; the farmer will explain the breed of dog used and demonstrate how they are trained to perform their duties.
The farmer will also discuss the different breeds of sheep in Ireland and their uses.
Finally, enjoy the main event, a sheepdog demonstration. This unique experience offers great insight into how dogs are used to herd sheep, whether in the hills or fields, using voice and whistle commands.
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Molly Malone Statue - Return to Dublin’s fair city at approximately 4:45 pm.
Thank you for joining us!
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle and USB ports
- All activities admission
- Driver/guide
- Wifi on board
- Transportation to and from Dublin
- Air-conditioned vehicle and USB ports
- All activities admission
- Driver/guide
- Wifi on board
- Transportation to and from Dublin
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Uncover Ireland’s hidden treasures with a day trip to Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains. Departing from Dublin at 9:30 AM, the adventure begins with a picturesque drive and a friendly greeting from the guide. The first destination is Powerscourt Waterfall, where visitors can spend up to an hour enjoying the scenery and capturing photos. Following…
Uncover Ireland’s hidden treasures with a day trip to Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains. Departing from Dublin at 9:30 AM, the adventure begins with a picturesque drive and a friendly greeting from the guide. The first destination is Powerscourt Waterfall, where visitors can spend up to an hour enjoying the scenery and capturing photos. Following this, explore the 6th-century monastic ruins of Glendalough, set amidst lakes and wooded hills. There are two hours allocated for sightseeing and lunch (not included). Afterwards, enjoy a live sheepdog demonstration — a genuine Irish tradition. This tour provides an ideal blend of history, nature, and culture.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
- Breaks will be taken at service stations in road, where you can buy food and use the toilet facilities.
- Please keep in mind that the arrival time is subject to traffic conditions
Location
Molly Malone Statue
Suffolk Street
Please be there 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Please be aware that the ending time is subject to traffic conditions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Candyce_m
Apr 9, 2025
Amazing day in the country - We really appreciated getting out of the city and spending the day in the country. We had a gorgeous, sunny day seeing the sheep, cows, horses, beautiful waterfall and walking the lower lake. Flann was THE BEST tour guide! He is funny, informative, patient, knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind and super at driving the narrow, curvy roads. One of the best tours we took during our travels. Highly recommend!
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Prometei46
Apr 6, 2025
Trip to Glendalough with Steve and Bogdan - We visited Glendalough and Kilkenny yesterday with Steven as a guide and Bogdan as a driver. We may have been blessed with the weather, but we were a school group and we found the trip absolutely amazing. The driver was a smiling, friendly and welcoming person and our guide was a learned man that enchanted our students with his outgoing personality, telling them about the history of the place standing on a stone in the Glendalough site. We really had a great time!
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Leslie_b
Mar 29, 2025
Wonderful tour & tour guide/driver - I highly recommend this tour for the beautiful views, charming small towns, ancient buildings and plenty of outdoor time to enjoy the fresh air. Our tour guide/driver Matthew was especially knowledgeable about the area & told us some fun stories & interesting facts during the drive. A+ for Matthew. Plenty of time for lunch, bathroom breaks & even a snack.
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Jvaz817
Mar 28, 2025
AMAZING tour - Great..my wife and I had a fantastic time ...,.. our tour guide was great..,... very informative...and giving us a brief history of Ireland
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Amanda_k
Feb 22, 2025
Must-do - Our guide, Matthew, did a wonderful job of guiding us and providing interesting information. I was highly pleased with this tour. The sheep farm was really great; watching farmer Mick interact with his border collies. This is an easy, must-do quick trip from the city.
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Jennifer_t
Nov 25, 2024
Magical Day - Our guide Flann was humorous, interesting and a great driver with great recommendations. Farmer Micheal with his sheep dog demo was so fun! Maggie and Sal (the dogs) are so energetic and talented. The show is mesmerizing and the scenic countryside is gorgeous. He has a small shop so don’t leave your money on the van - you’ll definitely need a souvenir. All of our stops unique. The stories were magical Irish history and relevant to understanding this beautiful country. We loved every minute!
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Deedee_l
Nov 21, 2024
Very Beautiful and the Sheep Dogs are amazing - I have been to Ireland before but had not done this tour .it was a chilly day but this was a beautiful tour and I love the Sheep Dog Demo .
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Jenn_k
Mar 16, 2025
Great trip! - We enjoyed our trip & our guide Alec. As we got on the tour bus in the morning they did explain that the sheep guide portion of our trip was cancelled due to season/weather. They did however replace with a good water fall stop & we enjoyed that probably just as much.
I wish the experience would have been more explanatory on what to expect. Once we got to Wicklow Mountain National Park we spend two hours independently which was great as there was walking trails, etc, but do be prepared to be outside all day & not have any warm up time indoors. You were able to get lunch there but you did have to sit outside. Do give yourself enough time to order food at the cafe cause it did take about 30 min for our food to come.
The bus ride does go down windy & bumpy roads so if you get motion sickness at all this may not be for you.
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Brad_f
Sep 21, 2024
Did not receive trip we had paid for - We arrived for our scheduled tour time and when our driver was 20 minutes late I called the company only then to be informed that not only had they changed the time for 1 hour later, it also was not the tour we had originally purchased. We asked for a refund of which they refused. The replacement tour that we were given was cheaper than our original tour so they would only give us back the cost difference. We had a group of 9 and we were disappointed because the reason we had purchased our original tour was the part that had been canceled; the aerial walkway views of Avondale. The replacement tour was also said to have included a walking tour with our guide through Hollywood but instead we were pointed to a hillside that a broken “Hollywood” sign lay on the ground. We did enjoy the Glendalough tour/visit but that was to have been part of our original tour. Our group wanted to cancel the “replacement tour” and requested a refund but was denied. We went because we didn’t want to lose all of our money. Just be aware that they can change your time and tour without notice and you still have will be charged.
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Susan_w
Apr 28, 2025
Excursion did not match itinerary - The experience was not what was in the description. The tour guide (I don’t believe he told his name). He was very hard to understand. The intercom system was not great. He did not explain anything about the excursion. I had to keep asking. Took us to waterfall (spent an hour there) then told us we would be at the glenadough park for 3 hours! No sheep herding demo no farm life. I asked he said oh that’s been cancelled!!! There is a hotel for lunch and a snack bar. The food was horrible at the hotel. There was a food cart as you enter the park but we did not know that. Would have been better to eat at the cart than at the hotel. After 3 hours at the park he drove us to Hollywood. Yes this was in the description but by then it was after 4:00 and the cafe was closed. There was a tiny gift shop. We had about 20 min to spend there. There was nothing to do there. Began our drive back at 4:30. Returned back to Dublin at 5:30. The description stated 4:30 approximately. The beauty of the waterfall and park was great but was very disappointed in the excursion. At the very least we should have been informed that the sheep herding demo was cancelled prior to leaving for the trip. we were 2 hours into the trip and I had to ask what was going on! Not good! He gave us no updated itinerary.
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